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EPA Signs MOU with The Water Research Foundation Advancing Nutrient Management Efforts

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Trump Administration’s commitment to protecting America’s waters through smart partnerships and market-based approaches, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Water Research Foundation (WRF) to accelerate progress on reducing excess nutrients in the nation’s waterways.

“EPA believes that if we can empower farmers with proven market-based and watershed-centered technologies and approaches they need to better manage nutrients from livestock manure, we can accelerate meaningful progress on the country’s longstanding excess nutrients challenge,” said EPA Office of Water Assistant Administrator David Ross. “EPA is pleased to partner with The Water Research Foundation to advance nutrient recovery science and innovation, support on-farm demonstrations and installations, and help make the connections needed across the nutrient value chain to maximize environmental and economic results.”

The MOU builds on successes achieved through the Nutrient Recycling Challenge, a competition launched by EPA with WRF and others to develop affordable technologies to recycle nutrients from livestock manure. Through the new MOU, EPA and WRF will collaborate with the agricultural community to build capacity and awareness of programs and tools that support watershed and market-based approaches to nutrient management. To accomplish these goals, the MOU aims to:

Facilitate greater collaborations between the regulated water community, technology developers and providers, and agricultural producers;
Match innovative manure and nutrient management technologies with on-farm testing sites, funders for technology demonstrations, and third-party evaluators;

Enable producer-to-producer information exchange regarding technology performance; and
Develop and disseminate information on specific topic areas related to manure management and resource recovery and reuse.

“Excess nutrients in our waterways continue to be one of the most pressing water quality issues in the U.S.,” said Robert C. Renner, CEO of The Water Research Foundation. “WRF is pleased to work with EPA and take a collaborative, science-based approach to identifying and demonstrating promising solutions.”

Under the Trump Administration, EPA has made tackling nutrient issues in water resources across the country a key water priority. In December 2018, EPA and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a letter to state co-regulators encouraging increased engagement and a reinvigoration of state, tribal, and federal efforts to reduce excess nutrients in waterways, with a focus on market-based and other collaborative approaches.

Addressing excess nutrients in the nation’s waterways also is a key priority of a larger interagency effort to better coordinate and focus federal resources on some of the nation’s most challenging water resource concerns.

To view the MOU, visit: https://www.epa.gov/npdes/animal-feeding-operations-afos#technology

Is This 2019 or 1919?

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Is This 2019 or 1919?

by Gail Riecken CCO Statehouse Editor

What is wrong with this picture? Does Indiana continue to be ranked high in infant mortality?  7th in the Nation. And, Indiana’s maternal mortality rate is twice the national average– over 40 percent!
https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/health-of-women-and-children/measure/maternal_mortality/state/IN

How far have we really come from the early days of public health nursing? It doesn’t look like we have progressed much in the field of maternal and child health.

However, I see hope in our State Senate.

SB 278  provides immunity and expanded authority to certain persons in infant mortality teams so they can gather better information and plan better programs to counter infant mortality. Vanderburgh Co continues to reduce our mortality rate (11% to 7%)  Testimony from a Vanderburgh team member says this bill will help team members working with neighboring counties. This bill should become State law with no problem.

Curbing Infant and maternal mortality is about collecting good information, finding good health practices to combat the problems and getting that information to young girls and women.

So, when a bill comes about like SB 352, it should pass easily. But….

SB 352, a bill that allows medical personnel to treat a pregnant patient or patient in labor under 16 without parent consent, fails to pass the Senate by one vote.

Mary Beth Schneider, Statehouse File (January 31), in her article notes that twenty percent of underage teens are having babies. She quotes Senator Jean Leising:

“If it is normal labor, under the law right now (physicians) can’t do anything but catch the baby”,” Senator Leising said. “ Think about that 16 – year – old with 18-hour labor in an emergency room with no parent, no guardian and nothing to ease those contractions.”

SB 352 failed but deserves another vote. If one Senator who voted against SB352 ( Bassler, Ford Jon, Houchin, Messmer, Tomes in our extended area) would change their vote, this could be brought back Tuesday the 5th for another vote.  That is the last day.

I’ve walked in three Women’s Marches in the last three years and I am proud of the issues the Marches represent. But sadly,  I’ve never have seen a sign that says “Stop Mothers Dying!” Or “Help Save Our Babies After-Birth!”.

Maybe looking ahead toward 2020, the 100th anniversary of the year of women’s right to vote, we can include maternal and infant mortality in the Women’s Marches agendas and continue progressive discussions, like these in the State Senate.

Jewish Author To Tell His Story About His Childhood And The Holocaust

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Fred Gross, author of “One Step Ahead of Hitler: A Jewish Child’s Journey through France,” will speak at Ivy Tech Community College Evansville Campus on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. in Vectren Auditorium, Room 147.

The event is sponsored by The Committee to Promote Respect in Schools (Cypress) and Ivy Tech’s Diversity and Inclusion Council. It is free and open to the public.

In this presentation at Ivy Tech, he will tell his family’s story that began in 1940 when German bombs fell on Antwerp, Belgium, and lasted until the war ended. The Gross family hid from Nazi troops as they ran for thousands of miles across Europe. His book is a memoir of collected stories sparked by his interviews with his mother and two older brothers.

Gross, born in Belgium in 1936, was a reporter for many years for the New Haven, Conn., Journal-Courier. For the past 30 years, he has worked in public relations in education – and shared his story with audiences across the country. He now resides in Louisville, Ky.

Applications Now Being Accepted for K-12 Student and Teacher Awards

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Applications are now being accepted for the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) and The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Award (PIAEE).

Applications are due March 8, 2019.

EPA is seeking PEYA and PIAEE awards applications that highlight environmental stewardship in a variety of areas, including the following: environmental sustainability: a healthy school environment including projects that reduce food waste in school cafeterias; environmentally friendly agriculture practices; reducing human contributions to ocean litter and how to prevent it; school gardens; recycling; or using STEM to teach environmental education.

The PEYA program recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects by K-12 youth, promoting awareness of our nation’s natural resources and encouraging positive community involvement.

PEYA is an annual award administered by the Office of Environmental Education at EPA. Since 1971, EPA has recognized young people for protecting our nation’s air, water, land, and ecology. Each year the PEYA program honors a wide variety of projects developed by young individuals, school classes (kindergarten through high school), summer camps, public interest groups, and youth organizations to promote environmental awareness. Through environmental education and stewardship activities, students develop the critical thinking skills experience to make informed decisions and take responsible actions to address difficult environmental issues.

EPA will select up to two winners in each of EPA’s 10 Regions – one regional winner for Grades K-5 and one regional winner for Grades 6-12.  Winners of this year’s awards will be invited to a ceremony in Washington, D.C. in mid-2019, and have their project mentioned on EPA’s website.

All student projects must be sponsored by at least one adult over the age of 21. The application and eligibility information are available at: https://www.epa.gov/education/presidents-environmental-youth-award.

For more information, please contact PEYA@epa.gov.

The PIAEE is an annual award program administered by the Office of Environmental Education at EPA. Since 1971, the EPA has recognized exceptional K-12 teachers employing innovative, interactive approaches to environmental education. It is one of the most important ways EPA and the Administration demonstrate commitment to environmental stewardship efforts created and conducted by our nation’s teachers.

PIAEE awardees will receive an award of up to $2,500 to be used to further the recipient’s professional development in environmental education. The teacher’s local education agency will also receive an award of up to $2,500 to fund environmental educational activities and programs (and not for construction costs, general expenses, salaries, bonuses, or other administrative expenses).

EPA will select up to two winners in each of EPA’s 10 Regions.

For information on recent winners, visit: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-honors-award-winning-environmental-education-teachers-and-students

Details regarding application requirements and descriptions of winning projects since 2002 can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/education/presidential-innovation-award-environmental-educators

For more information, please contact: PIAEE@epa.gov.

NEW EVENT TO HONOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ALL CANCERS

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On April 6, 2019 Friedman Park in Newburgh will come alive with a celebration and race to support Chemo Buddies.

HOPEFEST and the HOPE RUN 5K is a day for our community to come together and celebrate everyone affected by all cancers. The daylong event is intended to bring hope to cancer survivors, patients and all of the people who provide care and support for cancer survivors.

Activities include a Survivor’s Parade, Live Music, Food Trucks, a large children’s play area, an online silent auction, a one mile walk/run sponsored by Student Buddies, and a timed 5K Hope Race!

Chemo Buddies is also hosting a Vendor Village with all kinds of products and crafts for sale.

There are more than 100 identified cancers, each with its own colored ribbon. Lavender is the ribbon color for all cancers.

Chemo Buddies is a local 501 c 3 with volunteers serving patients in all of the Evansville, Henderson, and Newburgh chemo infusion centers. Chemo Buddies interact with over 200 patients each day in our community.

Proceeds from HOPEFEST will support Chemo Buddies, a local non profit.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Aaron Lee Eddmenson: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor)

Dakita Aureail Darrett: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Criminal recklessness (Class B misdemeanor), Criminal recklessness (Class B misdemeanor)

William Lee Gray: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Thomas Ryan Sutherland: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Charles Edwin Tate: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Rocky Gene Vaughan: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

ADOPT A PET

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Brady is a little firecracker! He has endless amounts of energy and looooovvvees to play! His favorite thing is squeaky toys. Despite being a wild child, he does know some commands like ‘sit,’ ‘shake,’ and ‘lay down.’ He would be great for something like agility or flyball! Brady’s adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption deta

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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Zoo Advisory Board February

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MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDEN ADVISORY BOARD

REGULAR MEETING WINTERNHEIMER CHAMBERS, ROOM 301

CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

Tuesday, February 5, 2019
12:00 PM

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. MEETING MEMORANDUM January 8, 2019
  3. REPORT BY DIRECTOR
  4. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Contract for Pest and vermin services with Wathen Environmental Services, LLC
    2. Contract for pest control with Swat Pest Management, Inc.
    3. Contract for security services with Nighthawk
    4. Contract for cleaning services with Kleenco
    5. Contract for monitoring services with Maxitrol
  5. OTHER BUSINESS
  6. ADJOURN

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Aaron Eugene Fellwock: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Noah Ryan Brown: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Johnathon Earl Johnson: Intimdation (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony)

Shaina Grace Gadoua: Battery resulting in bodily injury to a person less than 14 years of age (Level 5 Felony)

Chad Alan Dixon: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Sheila Jane Ryker: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony)

Rhonda Kay Bostick: Conspiracy Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony)

Benjamin Terry Sloan: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)

Broc Joseph Teague: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony)

Grover Edsel Lampkin: Criminal confinement (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Interference with the reporting of a crime (Class A misdemeanor)

Quinton Lee Jennings: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)

Randall Leo Holloman: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

John Tyran Douglas: Stalking (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Brandon K. Gaines: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

David Kennedy: Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

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